Physician

<p>This position is located in the Department of Health & Human Services (HHS), Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Center for Clinical Standards and Quality (CCSQ). As a Physician, GS-0602-15, you will serve as an authoritative senior clinical advisor and consultant regarding the development, evaluation, and implementation of a wide range of Medicare coverage policies and associated clinical and scientific issues.</p><h3>Major Duties</h3><p>Serve as a medical consultant to CMS leadership, providing clinical and scientific expertise to shape Medicare, Medicaid, and CHIP program policies.</p><p>Lead quality measurement and public reporting initiatives, using data analysis to identify care gaps and drive continuous improvement.</p><p>Represent CMS before national health organizations, legislative bodies, and federal partners, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and external stakeholders.</p><p>Deliver high-level briefings and presentations to Federal, state, and local officials and health care industry representatives on CMS priorities.</p><h3>Education</h3>Education Requirement: In addition to meeting the qualification requirements, all candidates must have the following educational requirements: Degree: Doctor of Medicine, Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine or equivalent from a school in the United States or Canada. This degree must have been accredited by the Council on Medical Education of the American Medical Association (external link); Association of American Medical Colleges (external link); Liaison Committee on Medical Education (external link); Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation of the American Osteopathic Association (external link), or an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education (external link) at the time the degree was obtained. (TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRED AT TIME OF APPLICATION) Degree from Foreign Medical School: A Doctor of Medicine or equivalent degree from a foreign medical school must provide education and medical knowledge equivalent to accredited schools in the United States. Evidence of equivalency to accredited schools in the United States is demonstrated by permanent certification by the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (external link), a fifth pathway certificate for Americans who completed premedical education in the United States and graduate education in a foreign country, or successful completion of the U.S. Medical Licensing Examination. Graduate Training: Subsequent to obtaining a Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree, a candidate must have had at least 1 year of supervised experience providing direct service in a clinical setting, i.e., a 1-year internship or the first year of a residency program in a hospital or an institution accredited for such training. For purposes of this standard, graduate training programs include only those internship, residency, and fellowship programs that are approved by accrediting bodies recognized within the United States or Canada. (TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRED AT TIME OF APPLICATION) You are strongly encouraged to submit a copy of your transcripts at the time of application. Unofficial transcripts will be accepted at the time of application. Official transcripts will be required from all selectees prior to receiving an official offer. Board Certification: You must possess an active Board Certification in a recognized medical specialty, which must be maintained throughout the duration of the appointment. (PROOF OF BOARD CERTIFICATION REQUIRED AT TIME OF APPLICATION). License/Registration Requirement: In addition to meeting the qualification requirements, applicants must possess a current, active, full, and unrestricted license or registration as a Physician from a State, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a territory of the United States. Proof of License/Registration is required at the time of application to verify possession of the license/registration listed above. Failure to submit proof of license/registration at the time of application WILL result in an ineligible rating. Please see the "Required Documents" section below for more information. Click the following link to view the occupational questionnaire: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12972012